Public Policy and Advocacy
Advocacy is the most effective way to eliminate hunger and poverty in Oregon.
We support and advocate for public policy that will increase economic stabilty, strenghten our food system and increase access to the food assistance safety net on the local, state and federal levels.
Join our advocacy efforts.
State Policy
Federal Policy
Together we can end hunger before it begins.
Let's send strong, clear messages to our leaders that we believe in an Oregon where all children, families and individuals have the opportunity to be stable, hunger-free and healthy, with the foundations in place to suceeed in school, work and life.
RESOURCES & TOOLS
Advocacy & Outreach Tools
Overview of Oregon's Budget Process
Published by Oregon's Legislative Fiscal Office
Advocacy Alert: July 2010 PDF, 1.24 MB
Quarterly newsletter jointly published by PHFO and Oregon Food Bank.
2011 Legislative Agenda
Top priority: Preserve safety net programs
2009 Poverty Scorecard (National Center on Poverty Law)
The Poverty Scorecard rates every member of Congress on how they voted on anti-poverty legislation. From the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.
How to Contact Your Legislator
In order for Oregon to make lasting changes that will eliminate hunger and poverty, we need to send strong, clear messages to our leaders.
How to testify before an Oregon legislative committee
Committees may hear from many people who support or oppose the measure. Your testimony may influence the committee's action. It also becomes part of the permanent record and may be used in future research.
News
Join us on August 20th!
Join us for a Saturday afternoon street party of burgers and beer to benefit PHFO.
USDA recognizes Oregon's SNAP program
Agriculture secretary announces bonus awards for states achieving outstanding, timely nutritional assistance.
Press Release: State budget cuts would worsen hunger problem
Contact Patti Whitney-Wise for more information.
Oregonian: Child hunger game clock ticking down
On Sunday, June 13th, David Sarasohn from the The Oregonian wrote about the importance of adequate funding and a strong child nutrition reauthorization bill in "Child hunger game clock ticking down."
Return to Child Nutrition Reauthorization page
House committee releases CNR bill
The House Committee on Education & Labor released a bill today for child nutrition reauthorization called the "Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act of 2010."
News-Review Douglas County: Funding sought for DC nutrition programs
John Sowell at The News-Review, Douglas County, Oregon, covers child nutrition reauthorization in a front-page article entitled Funding sought for DC nutrition programs.
Mail Tribune: Congress should reauthorize child nutrition programs and increase funding
The Mail Tribune, southern Oregon's new source, published an editorial on child nutrition reauthorization: Congress should reauthorize child nutrition programs and increase funding.
Reports
2011 State Legislative Wrap Up Report
Legislative sucesses from the Oregon State Legislative Session.
2010 State Legislative Wrap-Up Report
Highlights from the February 2010 special session of the Oregon State Legislature.
Policy Recommendations to Improve SNAP (2009)
10 ways the SNAP program can be improved at the federal level.
New IOM report advises changes in School Meal Programs (2009)
New Institute of Medicine Report recommends new standards for school meal programs.
2009 State Legislative Wrap-Up Report
A report on the Task Force 2009 legislative agenda at the conclusion of the legislative session.






